City Of Buffalo Announces New Certification Training Dates For Summer Lifeguards

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, the City of Buffalo announced that addition al sessions for lifeguard certification training are scheduled. The new dates are April 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2.

The city has increased its efforts to hire life guards for the city’s swimming pools this summer. Both experienced lifeguards and those interested in becoming certified for the first time are welcome to apply. City of Buffalo lifeguards earn $20 per hour, while supervising lifeguards earn $22 per hour.

For Buffalo residents ages 16 to 21, lifeguard certification training is free. Trainings will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Connors, Kait, Harrity Memorial Pool (Cazenovia Park Pool) at 626 Abbott Rd.

Additional information, including registration details for certification classes and how to apply, is available at www.buf falony.gov/lifeguard.